Blank Slate Monument

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Blank Slate Monument
Designer Kwame Akoto-Bamfo
TypeSculpture
MaterialBronze
Beginning dateJune 2021
Website blankslatemonument.com

The Blank Slate Monument (officially called Blank Slate: Hope for a New America) is a monument by Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo. [1] The work has been described as "a visual representation of the evolution of the Black experience and struggle in America, as well as a tribute to African American history". [2]

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References

  1. Juarez, Lex (30 June 2021). "Sculpture continues conversation on confederate monuments, tours nation". DC News Now. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  2. Tercek, Katie; Eberly, Keaton (11 June 2021). "Community leaders unveil 'Blank Slate Monument' at Lyles Station". 14news.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-11. Retrieved 2021-07-11.